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Steel and Metal Articles

What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

Project requirements and intended use of the steel will determine which coating is better for your project. Here, we explore the differences between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel.

What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

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Gas bottle safety

Gas cylinders can be very dangerous if handled, stored or transported incorrectly. Do you understand gas bottle safety?

Gas bottle safety

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Safe loading practices 101

This helpful guide on safe loading practices will help you protect our customers, our staff and the wider community. Are you loading safely?

Safe loading practices 101

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Steel Colour Code: Grade Guide

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful steel colour-code guide to ensure you know what colour and grade of steel you need.

Steel Colour Code: Grade Guide

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Ordering steel online

As Australia’s most comprehensive online steel and metal superstore, we’ve put together a helpful guide on how to order steel online.

Ordering steel online

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Steel vs metal: what’s the difference?

Similar in look and feel, it’s no wonder the terms ‘steel’ and ‘metal’ are commonly misused. Here, we address the question: what’s the difference between steel and metal?

Steel vs metal: what’s the difference?

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Steel colour coding: size guide

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful guide to ensure you know what colour, thickness and product you require for your next job.

Steel colour coding: size guide

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Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

Galvabond vs Zincanneal: When selecting products it’s important to know which will be the most suitable for the applications. Learn more about the differences between these two Bluescope products.

Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

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Why you should use gal fencing this season

Gal fencing has a number of advantages that make it the perfect choice for your fencing needs.

Why you should use gal fencing this season

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Beginners Guide to Structural Steel Beams

Use our beginners’ guide to structural beam grade 300 to help you choose the right product for your building project.

Beginners Guide to Structural Steel Beams

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Benefits of grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate

Grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate is a versatile and cost-effective material that is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Here, we discuss its benefits.

Benefits of grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate

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Stainless steel: six common questions

You’ll find stainless steel almost everywhere, from architectural structures to cutlery. But what makes this versatile material so useful? Here we look into six common questions about stainless steel.

Stainless steel: six common questions

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50+ years

Supplying Australian projects - big and small.

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Trusted and standards-compliant since day one.

Ordered on a Tuesday night and delivered by Thursday morning - great communication on the way through as well.

Craig Curtin

Great business to deal with. They are happy to cut me whatever short lengths I need and post or courier to me out in the middle of nowhere. AAA+++

Mal Birrell

Edcon Steel is a convenient, transparent way to buy steel. They have a wide range of alloys and sizes. For the needs of Plithos Renewables, Stainless Steel 316 was the go-to and parts could be cut to length. It is very easy to do business with Edcon Steel.

Plithos Renewables

Competitive pricing, great customer service by ALL staff members, return claims handled professionally without any 'Ifs' or 'buts'. Very friendly. They are raising the bar to a new standard in Australian retail customer service.

Philipp Katscher

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